The topic of cats and dogs interacting has been a source of joy, and headaches, for many different people. Some cats and dogs seem to get along right away while …
How to Keep You and Your Dog Sane During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Covid-19 global pandemic can take its toll on your physical and mental wellbeing, but did you think that it might be having an effect on your pet, too? Here …
Easy Tricks for Organizing Your Pet’s Info
I get it, organizing all of your pet’s medical records, vet bills, etc. might be the last thing on your mind. But now is the time to round up all …
How to Build and Use a Flirt Pole
What is a Flirt Pole? A flirt pole is a tool used to train dogs, teach them how to think when they’re excited, and build muscle. It is essentially a …
5 Tips For Keeping Your Dog Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a great night of the year. You get to dress up, eat candy, and hang out with friends! But it isn’t always so fun for your pet. Here …
How to Teach a Hand-Shy Dog to Like Petting
When I first adopted my Border Collie Barley, he ducked away from petting. He wasn’t abused or shy – but he was hand-shy. He didn’t like petting and seemed to …
How to Remove Burrs, Stickers, and Dreadlocks from Your Dog
Barley and I spend a lot of time hiking, trail running, and generally having the times of our lives on the trails of North and Central America. Since he’s a …
Shaping a Behavior: Dog Training Using Successive Approximations
Dog training using successive approximations, commonly called shaping, is my favorite way to teach dogs a new behavior. This training method was pioneered by B.F. Skinner, and it’s one of …
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I think dog training is a blast – and that means I’m often bad about doing it systematically. Since my goal for 2019 is to be more deliberate about everything …
23 Best Puzzle Toys for (Bored) Energetic Dogs
Energetic dogs can be a lot of work. I get it – I live with a Border Collie and I’ve fostered German Shepherds, Huskies, and American Bulldogs. Even though I …
